Changeing Diff Centers?

[Skid McMarks]

I have found a Locked open wheel diff center from a S13 and

want to fit it into my R32 (Which is VLSD) my problem is that

the pictures of the S13 diff show a different bolt pattern on the

half shafts to the ones on my R32.

Can I bolt my half shifts in?

Can I just put the center into my houseing with my crown wheel and half shafts etc...

Any help???

Cheers

[BHDave]

The half shafts are interchangable between the s13 and 32gtst so no dramas there.

However (and this is a biggie) I have found that some s13's run smaller crown wheel bolts than r32's so you may get your diff apart only to find you can't bolt your crown wheel to the s13 center. It happened to me.

[Skid McMarks]

Thanx that helped alot...

Maybe I can just use the S13 center with houseing and use

my half shafts and rear cover (Hi-Cas Lock bar attaches to cover I think)

Edited July 31, 2007 by Skid McMarks

[BHDave]

yeah, that will work (assuming both diffs are either abs or non abs). Just find out what ratios are in the diff first. You really don't want to lose your 4.3s.

[Gts-t]

what is the difference between abs and no abs diffs.?

if u have abs do u have to order a special diff, what happens if u remove the abs later?

thanks

Edited August 1, 2007 by 2630GTS

[BHDave]

the nose of the diff housing is about an inch longer on the abs model to fit the sensor, which means abs tailshaft is needed.

the centers are the same.

[STATUS]

just fit the 5-bolt half shafts to the s13 diff and bolt the lot in

i have a R32 diff in my street hack S13.

[Skid McMarks]

Thanx guys. it's been a big help.